Legal Assistant/Paralegal (65433)

We are seeking a Retail Real Estate & Contracts Paralegal to support the legal agreements behind our telecommunications retail store network. In this role, you will draft, review, and manage retail leases, real estate documents, and commercial contracts for our store locations. You will work with our legal team and internal departments such as store development, operations, and finance to keep our locations compliant, our agreements well organized, and our critical dates tracked. The ideal candidate combines paralegal experience with working knowledge of retail law and commercial real estate law.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline retail lease agreements, amendments, renewals, subleases, and lease terminations
• Prepare and maintain lease abstracts, summarizing rent, term, options, CAM charges, and tenant obligations
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, negotiation support, execution, renewals, and termination
• Track critical dates such as lease expirations, renewal options, rent escalations, and notice deadlines
• Coordinate with landlords, brokers, and outside counsel on lease negotiations and property matters
• Support due diligence for new store locations, including title review, zoning, permits, and licensing
• Review agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers for legal and compliance risks
• Help ensure retail operations comply with consumer protection, advertising, and local retail regulations
• Maintain a centralized contract and real estate database with accurate, audit-ready records
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and filings under attorney supervision
• Assist with disputes, audits, and compliance reviews by gathering records and preparing summaries
• Develop templates, checklists, and reporting to improve contract and lease processes

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree, with 5+ years of paralegal or contract experience
• Working knowledge of retail law, including consumer protection, advertising standards, and licensing
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate law, including commercial leasing, property rights, zoning, and landlord-tenant matters
• Hands-on experience with contract drafting, redlining, and contract or lease management software
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in telecommunications, retail, or multi-location businesses is a plus